Indonesia Calling (1946)
Filmed secretly in Sydney by Dutch documentarian Joris Ivens, this short records the solidarity of Indonesian seamen, Australian trade unionists, and local activists who refused to support Dutch efforts to restore colonial rule after World War II. More than a chronicle, it was an act of protest that aligned cinema with the Indonesian independence movement.
Director: Joris Ivens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: August 9, 1946
Cast
- Peter Finch - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Edmund Allison
- Catherine Duncan - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jim Healey - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Joris Ivens
Production: Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
independence, indonesia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indonesia Calling about?
- Filmed secretly in Sydney by Dutch documentarian Joris Ivens, this short records the solidarity of Indonesian seamen, Australian trade unionists, and local activists who refused to support Dutch efforts to restore colonial rule after World War II. More than a chronicle, it was an act of protest that aligned cinema with the Indonesian independence movement.
- Who directed Indonesia Calling?
- Indonesia Calling was directed by Joris Ivens.
- Who stars in Indonesia Calling?
- Indonesia Calling stars Peter Finch, Edmund Allison, Catherine Duncan, Jim Healey.
- How long is Indonesia Calling?
- Indonesia Calling has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Indonesia Calling?
- Indonesia Calling is a Documentary film.
- Where was Indonesia Calling produced?
- Indonesia Calling was produced in Australia.